Restoring peace in East Timor

Thu, 11 Mar 1999, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

It is vital to disarm groups whose murderous attacks inflame
the passion for revenge, escalate violence and so jeopardize
hopes of reconciliation among East Timorese. Without
reconciliation there can be no peace. The problem of paramilitary
groups, many armed by Indonesia, will have to be faced if it
persists. (Australian foreign minister Alexander) Downer is right
to rule out for the time being a UN peacekeeping force. The
primary responsibility for stabilizing the situation in East
Timor rests with the Indonesian government and the people of East
Timor. They are the ones who will have to live together.

-- The Sydney Morning Herald

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